December - January Bonus Points

HOLIDAY BREAK BONUS OPPORTUNITY

As a gift to you for the holiday season, I have an opportunity for everyone to earn bonus points in science.

This will be collected the first day you come back from break. Check out the instructions below and have a very relaxing and safe holiday break!

Holiday Break Bonus Opportunity Instructions

Create a poster that encourages the citizens of Dunbar to take care of our planet. (recycling, picking up litter, throwing away trash, use "green" products, etc.)

Be as creative as you can! Any artwork on your poster must be colored and any writing on your poster must be done neatly (not in pencil!).

See you in January!

- Mrs. Adkins

Oct. 12 - 14

Currents, and Waves, and Tides....Oh My!

We started a new unit this month and throughout this unit we will be using the alternate text, "Ocean's Waters." This means you don't have to carry around your Science Book for a whole month! 

Here are some upcoming events for you to mark in your assignment books:

Wed. October 12 - Quiz on 3.2 & 3.3 Vocabulary Terms (Ocean current, downwelling, upwelling, crest, trough, wave height, wavelength, and longshore current). Make sure you study these terms using the study sheet you created on Friday!

Fri. October 28 - 7th Grade Incentive Party! (requirements - Less than 5 reminders and absolutely no zeros for the entire month of October)

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Name 3 animals that use sonar and explain how and why they use it! Be as specific as possible.

Sept. 12-16

This week in science....

A a gift just for you...........

Your Scientific Method Test has been moved from Monday to Tuesday!

*Please study your notes, vocabulary words, BRAIN's, and worksheets. 
*You should also get some good sleep Monday night and eat a well-rounded breakfast Tuesday morning so that you are ready to go!

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

** Can you name one scientist and his/her contribution to modern science?  Tell me everything you know!

Scientific Method Review Week

This week in science...

We will be reviewing everything that we have learned about the Scientific Method, so far.

• Know the 6 steps of the Scientific Method.
• Refresh your memory on key terms (you will learn about inferences this week)
• Be able to differentiate between similar terms (hypothesis, educated guess, and prediction; independent vs. dependent variables; qualitative vs. quantitative observations; and inferences vs. observations)

On Friday:
--> Turn in "Bikini Bottom Experiments" (assigned Tuesday Sept. 6th)
--> Turn in your typed and printed, formal report for the "Penny Lab"
--> You will create your own study guide for the test on Monday. You'll have ALL weekend to study!

SCIENTIFIC METHOD TEST - MONDAY SEPT. 12th

Scientific Method

Do you have a question and need an answer?

Use the Scientific Method to help you get quality results!

This week we will be learning the steps of the Scientific Method. At the end of the week we will apply what we have learned when we perform the "Penny Lab."

**QUESTION OF THE WEEK**

Can you think of an occupation (job) that would require the employees to use the Scientific Method on a daily basis?

Leave me a comment with your answer and an explanation!

"About Me Poster"

What's on the agenda this week?a

 --"About Me Poster"--

Due Friday, August 26th

The purpose of this activity is to get to know your classmates, share a little about yourself, and set goals for this school year! So here is what should be on your poster....

• Your full name (First and last are a must; nicknames can be used too.)
• Write at least 4 things no one else would know about you!
• What are your favorite and least favorite science topics? Tell me why!
• Write 5 goals you have for this school year (give me both academic and personal goals.)
• Include at least 5 pictures that describe you and who you are.

* Your final product must be done neatly and be legible! It might be a good idea to do a rough draft before you work on your final product.

* Go above and beyond!! This is your chance to tell us about you. The more you know about the students in your class, the better your learning experience will be! 

WELCOME!

Greetings 7th graders and parents!

I am looking forward to meeting all of you and enjoying a great year in science class. Continue to check in with my blog each week because I will post important information, additional classroom resources, interesting interactives, and assignments. I hope you enjoy the remainder of your summer and are prepared for the 7th grade!

- Mrs. Adkins